INTRODUCTION e Akon City is a planned community in the M'bour Department of Senegal by Senegalese singer and entrepreneur Akon. ¢ The project was first announced by Akon in 2018. Akon said in October 2022 that construction on the city's first phase would begin construction in 2023 and would open in 2026. e Akon said he was inspired by the movie Black Panther, and he refers to Akon City as a "real-life Wakanda" that uses the latest technologies of blockchain and cryptocurrency. e The developed economy aims to adapt future development. The current evolution required a flexible infrastructure to accommodate new real estate development. The fast pace of global changes, economic progress, Poverty, and technology race, continuously causing Senegal to face various new challenges. AKONCITY will play a vital role in the quest for solutions to these challenges.LOCATION: Akon City is located on a 2,000-acre site near the village of Mbodiene, about 100 kilometres south of Dakar, the capital of Senegal. DESIGN AND INFRASTRUCTURE: The city will be powered by renewable energy sources, including solar power and wind power, and will feature a high-tech transportation system, including flying cars and drones. The city will also have its own cryptocurrency, called Akoin. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Akon City aims to promote economic development in the region by creating jobs and attracting investment. The city is expected to provide opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in the areas of technology and renewable energy. TIMELINE: Construction on Akon City began in 2021, and the first phase of the project is expected to be completed by 2023. The city will be built in phases over the next decade, with a projected population of 300,000 people. Overall, Akon City aims to be a model for sustainable and innovative urban development in Africa and around the world.Fs Whe PHYSICAL PLAN e Site: Akon City located in the heart of Cadastral de Mbodiene park. Such a location is easily accessible to commuting as well as to the general public. physically presence within the beautiful landscape of water and surrounding nature. © Open Spaces: Open spaces will be planted with . native trees and flowers, merging into the landscape, yet standing separate along theAKON SMART CITY DISTRICTS ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT HEALTH & SAFETY SENEWOOD EDUCATION AFRICAN CULTURE DISTRICT DISTRICT VILLAGECONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES will incorporate eco-friendly materials and Sy i technologies. the city will be powered by renewable energy sources, including solar power and wind 4 power, and will feature a high-tech transportation stem, including flying cars and drones. This Suggests that the construction techniques being technologies to support these features. It is also worth noting that Akon City is being built n phases, with the first phase of the project expected to be completed by 2023. This suggests that the construction techniques being used may beCONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES: |= TRADITIONAL MASONRY: This involves using bricks q or stone to construct walls, which are held together with mortar. _ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION: This involves using a mixture of cement, water, and aggregate (such as sand or gravel) to create a solid foundation or structure. | TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION: This involves _ using timber framing to create a building's structural _ support system. _ STEEL FRAME CONSTRUCTION: This involves using steel beams and columns to create a building's structural support system. = PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION: This involves building components offsite and then transporting and assembling them on the construction site. MODULAR CONSTRUCTION: This involves "_ constructing pre-made modules in a factory and then _ assembling them on the construction site. = GREEN CONSTRUCTION: This involves using _ sustainable and eco-friendly materials and techniques to reduce the environmental impact of construction. aThe project is planned falhave Jar; shopping malls, technology hub, : "Senewood" production facilities, ¥, tourist resorts. a e Akon City's development i props d o year project with mixed-use develo) ye It is a LEED-certified project. ¢ The project's stated primary goal is t the local economy and to create jobs for workers. e Akon City developers are Los Angel International and Dubai-based B: Development Consultants. e Hussein Bakri, the CEO of Bak the lead architect.As originally announced, phases of development. __ Phase 1: Proposed to be comple construction of roads, a hospital can shopping mall, residential estates, hotel: station, a school, a waste fac i irks a photovoltaic solar po" Phase 2: The project is between 2024 to 2029. construction materials and specifically for Akon City.AKON SMART CITY FEATURES Akon Smart City is a planned futuristic city in Senega and innovative urban development. RENEWABLE ENERGY: Akon City is designed to be lar power and wind power. The city, store renewable energy, reducing its reliance oi ART TRANSPORTATION: Akon City will including flying cars and drones, to help reduce con; ECO-FRIENDLY BUILDINGS: The city will be sustainable materials and incorporate green technolog High-tech infrastructure: Akon City will have ona high-speed internet and wireless connectivity, to suppo AKOIN C "TOCURRENCY: will be used for transactions within the city and can b ;, Entrepreneurship and innovation: The city aims to pr technology and renewable energy. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: Akon City will include as vertical farming and aquaponics, to help support local 0 carbon footprint. Overall, Akon Smart City is designed to be environment that promotes economic growthRESOURCE USE: The city should aim to minimize its energy, water, and raw materials. This can be achieved buildings, renewable energy sources, and sustainable wat WASTE MANAGEMENT: The city should have a comp in place to minimize the environmental impact of ¥ of recycling and composting programs, waste-to BIODIVERSITY: The city should be designed to can be achieved through the use of green space: sustainable landscaping practices. CLIMATE CHANGE: The city should be design change, including rising sea levels, extreme weath can be achieved through the use of green infras and the incorporation of climate adaptation measur ‘TRANSPORTATION; The city should prioritize s public transit, bike lanes, and pedestrian-friendly s and improve air quality